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WMU recognized again for forestry management under national program with new focus

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… Arbor Day Foundation has once again recognized Western Michigan University's commitment to effective community … in improving the environment and quality of life at Western Michigan University in 2019. We know that 2020 has brought … year of this award, and was one of only two colleges in Michigan to receive this certification. Supported by a grant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61814

Annual festival to bring 900 high school singers to campus

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… Auditorium. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The 78th annual Southwestern Michigan Vocal Festival will be held on Western Michigan University's campus Thursday, March 24 .The … the festival Since its inception in 1935 the Southwestern Michigan Vocal Festival has been dedicated to providing an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30889

WMU one of 50 U.S. universities set to launch survey on sexual assault

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… on The survey opens March 21. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will join campuses around the nation to … 27 colleges around the nation, including the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. The widely reported results of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31050

Professor’s project selected for funding by Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program

College of Arts and Sciences

… of Intercultural and Anthropological Studies at Western Michigan University, and her colleague, Dr. Queen Ogbomo, … of Intercultural and Anthropological Studies at Western Michigan University, worked with Kenyan counterparts this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69153

Western's thriving campus community returns with promise of prosperous year ahead

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Hammocks are popping up across the Western Michigan University campus, cradling students swapping … says Brandon Hardnett , a first-year student from Redford, Michigan. He joined thousands of Western community members … Maddox , a first-year student from Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. First-year enrollment is up about 25% over this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69092

Weekly drawings to begin for campus United Way campaign

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University′s campus United Way campaign to raise … Bronco football tickets for the Nov. 1 game versus Central Michigan University; men's basketball tickets for the Dec. 2 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43293

Montgomery to speak at upcoming community breakfast

Haworth College of Business

… (not verified) on Montgomery KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University President Edward Montgomery is the final speaker for this season's Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series hosted by the Haworth … has held faculty positions at Carnegie Mellon and Michigan State universities as well as the University of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46667

Area families needed to host international visitors

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… visitors, consider becoming a host family. Western Michigan University is seeking homestay opportunities for … may send an email to findyournest@gmail.com or call Barb Curley, host family coordinator with Lodge & Learn in Portage, Michigan, at (269) 217-9094. For more news, arts and events …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41798

Be in a place you know: Dietetics student comes full circle

College of Education and Human Development

… first clinical nutrition experience as a senior at Western Michigan University. She will also began teaching the … from Western, she moved to Ann Arbor for an internship at Michigan Medicine, which became her first full-time job as a … you would love! I almost didn't apply to the University of Michigan dietetic internship because I was intimidated by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69546

Literacy education expert to receive Emerging Scholar Award

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… in the field of literacy studies will be honored by Western Michigan University as an emerging scholar during a … only substantially increase the number of ESL teachers in Michigan," a WMU administrator wrote in nominating her, "but … and conferences. Protacio also has chaired the Southwest Michigan Reading Council Research Studies Committee, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48803